Citadel Synthetic Base Brush XL - Essential Large-Scale Base Coating Tool for Miniature Painters
The Citadel Synthetic Base Brush XL is a specialized painting tool designed by Games Workshop, the creators of Warhammer, to help miniature enthusiasts achieve professional-quality base coating and foundational paint work with maximum coverage and efficiency. This precision instrument features a perfectly balanced black handle with the distinct Citadel branding and a carefully crafted head of premium synthetic bristles specifically engineered for smooth paint application and rapid base coating work across large surfaces and substantial model areas.
Measuring approximately 7 inches in length, this extra-large base brush provides exceptional coverage capability while maintaining control for foundational painting work. The bristles are precisely shaped to hold substantial amounts of paint while delivering smooth, even coverage without brush marks or streaking. The generous brush head is sized specifically for efficient base coating work on large areas, substantial terrain pieces, and major model sections where smaller brushes would require excessive time and multiple applications.
The defining characteristic of this brush is its exceptional synthetic bristle construction optimized for large-scale base coating applications. The synthetic fibers are engineered for superior paint flow, consistent coverage, and excellent shape retention even with heavy paint loads. These high-quality synthetic bristles are specifically designed to work with base paints and foundational colors, providing the smooth, opaque coverage essential for proper base coating techniques across substantial surface areas. The bristles maintain their precise shape and paint-holding capacity through repeated use and cleaning, ensuring consistent performance for countless base coating sessions. The extra-large size and controlled flexibility of the synthetic bristles allow for rapid application across extensive surface areas while maintaining the evenness needed for professional-quality foundational work.
The ergonomic black handle features the Citadel logo and product information, making it easily identifiable in your painting toolkit. The balanced weight distribution provides comfortable handling during extended base coating sessions, allowing you to maintain steady application even when working on large-scale projects that require comprehensive coverage across multiple large models or terrain pieces.
This brush excels at applying base coats, foundational colors, and solid coverage paints to large surfaces and substantial model areas. It's particularly effective for:

Rapidly base coating large vehicle models and monsters
Foundational color work on terrain boards and landscape pieces
Base coating building walls, roads, and architectural elements
Efficient coverage of large fabric areas like banners and cloaks
Color blocking for large-scale paint schemes and army projects
Base coating gaming tables and scenic backdrops
Foundational work on large mechanical models and war machines

The Citadel Synthetic Base Brush XL is an indispensable tool for painters working on ambitious large-scale projects requiring extensive base coating coverage. For beginners tackling their first large models or terrain pieces, it offers efficient paint application that establishes solid foundations quickly and evenly. For experienced painters, it provides the coverage and consistency needed for sophisticated large-scale color schemes and professional-quality foundational work on display pieces and gaming environments.
Compatible with all acrylic model paints, this brush works exceptionally well with Citadel's comprehensive paint range, particularly when paired with their Base paints which are specifically formulated for smooth, opaque coverage and excellent foundational color work.
Maintain your brush's performance by cleaning thoroughly after each use with brush soap and reshaping the bristles while damp. The synthetic construction ensures long-lasting performance, consistent paint flow, and reliable coverage characteristics. With proper care, your Citadel Synthetic Base Brush XL will remain a reliable companion through countless large-scale base coating projects.